Congratulations on investing in the power of music! On this page, you'll find videos and information to get you introduced to your instrument. How does it work? How do you put it together? What kind of noise does it make and how do you play it? Heid Music is your trusted local resource for all things musical. We are here to help answer any questions you may have about your band instrument, accessories and repairs.
Clarinet
Join the Band: An Introduction to the Clarinet
The Clarinet is a band instrument from the Woodwind family, has a single reed, has a wide range of pitches and can be made of plastic or wood.
Heid Live - Music Camp: Clarinet
Stacy Juhl of the Appleton Area District kindly shares her Clarinet tips and tricks with the Heid Music team.
Heid Music - Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your Clarinet case
Flute
Heid Music - Join the Band: Introduction to the Flute
The Flute is a band instrument from the Woodwind family, does not use a reed, is one of the highest-pitched and is lightweight/compact.
Heid Live - Music Camp: Flute
Michelle Sorenson from Oshkosh Lourdes Academy joins us for a session of Heid Live Music Camp to talk about the Flute! By the end of this video, you WILL be playing a flute and having fun.
Heid Music Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your Flute case
French Horn
Heid Music - Join the Band: French Horn
The French Horn is a band instrument from the Brass family, has three rotor valves, and a mid-range voice.
Heid Live - Music Camp: French Horn
Matt DiPietro of the Appleton Area School Disctrict shares his passion for all things brass, goes through the range of notes that can be played, demonstrates hand stopping techniques and even plays rousing renditions of some of his favorite tunes.
Heid Music Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your French Horn case
Percussion
Heid Music - Join the Band: Percussion/Drums
Percussion instruments are the timekeepers of the band, played by striking or shaking, and they can carry the rhythm or the melody.
Heid Live - Music Camp: Percussion
John Leja of Greenville Middle School encourages percussion players to be loud and proud, goes through mallet techniques to help speed, and demonstrates differing drum patterns.
Heid Music Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your Percussion Kit
Heid Music - Join the Band: Introduction to the Saxophone
A Saxophone is a member of the Woodwind family, is most often made of brass, is a single reed instrument, and is the middle voice in an ensemble.
Heid Music Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your Saxophone case.
Trombone
Heid Music - Join the Band: Introduction to the Trombone
A Trombone is a member of the Brass family, has a slide instead of keys, the sound is created by buzzing your lips, and creates a mid to lower tone.
Heid Live - Music Camp: Trombone Technique
John Leja of Greenville Middle School shares his passion for all things brass, gives us the “buzz” on embouchure techniques, goes through the range of notes that can be played in each slide position, and changing slide positions with scales.
Heid Music Instrument Rentals: What to expect when you first open your Trombone case.